UNLV has a stacked front court, but the Runnin’ Rebels could be slowed a bit out of the starting gate after shooting guard Bryce DeJean-Jones broke his hand.

DeJean-Jones, a transfer from USC who sat out last season, broke two bones in his left hand during practice last Thursday and will miss 4-6 weeks. That means he might not be available the first couple weeks of the season.

Bryce DeJean-Jones played for USC in 2010-11. (AP Photo)

"We have all seen how hard Bryce has worked to get ready for the season," UNLV coach Dave Rice said in a statement. "I know he will work equally hard to be ready to play when he is cleared from this injury. This is adversity for Bryce and for our team and we will all support him as he goes through this."

DeJean-Jones, a 6-5 native of Los Angeles, was a top-40 prospect in the Class of ’10. He averaged 7.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 20 minutes per game as a freshman at USC in 2010-11.

If DeJean-Jones missing any game action, defensive ace Justin Hawkins and sharpshooting freshman Katin Reinhardt figure to pick up his minutes.

UNLV, ranked No. 20 in Sporting News’ preseason poll, opens the season slowly. The Rebels face Northern Arizona on Nov. 12 and Jacksonville State on Nov. 17. The first true test will be a home date against Oregon on Nov. 23 in the Global Sports Classic. The Rebels then would face Cincinnati or Iowa State the next night.